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Shure SM58 vs Shure Super 55

    Shure SM58 Microphone
    Shure SM58
      2.19 in
      3.5 in
      Shure Super 55 Microphone
      Shure Super 55
      Available colors
      User rating
      294
      3.5 out of 5
      294 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		22 %
      3 stars
      		39 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		3 %
      52
      4.0 out of 5
      52 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Shure Super 55Shure Super 55
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeCardioidSupercardioid

      Recording quality

      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Shure Super 55Shure Super 55
      Input impedance150.0 Ω150.0 Ω
      Sensitivity-54.5 dB-53.0 dB
      Frequency range50 - 1500060 - 17000

      Design

      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Shure Super 55Shure Super 55
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Chrome
      • Grey

      Dimensions

      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Shure Super 55Shure Super 55
      Width2.0 in2.19 in
      Depth6.3 in7.4 in
      Weight10.56 oz23.14 oz

      Connectivity

      Shure SM58Shure SM58
      Shure Super 55Shure Super 55
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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